What is the cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The fastest way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs £45 - £100.

How far is it from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

The distance between Isle of Arran and Island of Skye is 247 miles.

How do I travel from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye without a car?

The best way to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 22m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Island of Skye?

There are 380+ hotels available in Island of Skye.

Isle of Arran to Island of Skye - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye by ferry, bus, or train

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry TerminalCm5b
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Post Office915
10h 22m
£47–98
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Troon Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridge
3. Take the bus from Spean Crescent to Post Office915
12h 2m
£99–160

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245.3 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Island of Skye, Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Island of Skye. However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Troon Ferry Terminal, walk to Garden Place, take the line 10 bus to Dunlop Street, walk to Kilmarnock Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Post Office. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Post Office via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Troon Ferry Terminal, Garden Place, Dunlop Street, Kilmarnock, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 12h 2m.

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